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Miltonia spectabilis
A Brazilian Miltonia species with large flowers and distinctive lip patterns, relatively heat tolerant.
Miltonia spectabilis is an epiphytic orchid native to the Atlantic coastal forests of eastern Brazil (Espírito Santo to Bahia). Plants grow 20–35 cm with pseudobulbs bearing thin, pale-green leaves. The large flowers, 8–12 cm across, display white to cream petals with a strikingly patterned lip in purple, red, and pink markings. One to two flowers are produced per stem in summer to autumn (August–October). As a lowland Brazilian species, it tolerates warmer conditions (15–30°C) than its cooler-growing Miltoniopsis cousins, making it relatively easier to cultivate. Bright indirect light, humidity of 60–70%, and a bark or sphagnum medium with regular watering during growth and reduced water in winter are recommended.
Origem
eastern Brazil, Atlantic forest
Expectativa de vida
10+ years
Tamanho
20-35cm
Temperatura
15〜30℃
Umidade
50〜70%
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15-30°C
Large and beautiful
Relatively hardy
Distinctive pattern
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Miltonia Spectabilis é 15〜30℃. A umidade recomendada é 50〜70%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Miltonia Spectabilis é 10+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Miltonia Spectabilis normalmente atinge 20-35cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Miltonia Spectabilis se alimenta de: −. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Miltonia Spectabilis varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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